Unframed Birchwood

Size Guide

**Please note if the image has white in it, the white area will show up clear on the aluminum and birchwood options, exposing the color of the material beneath.

Artist: Justin Garcia

A native Houstonian, Justin Garcia grew up knowing that in order to get ahead in life, he had to be able to rely on himself. Art became that reliable venue through which he could harness his creativity. Throughout his early years, Justin embarked on many entrepreneurial endeavors that allowed him the resources to pursue his passion for art while surviving life’s hurdles. Garcia states " my story is no better or worse than others, yet only relative to the experiences themself, as each experience either pulls us or pushes us, both of which lend itself to a choice one must ultimately make. It is only then can an experience be harnessed and controlled for ones purpose."
While attending the Bauer Business School at the University of Houston, Garcia realized his true talents and natural entrepreneurial skills calling him. He made a choice and chose to devote his time and energy to his obsession of creating and soon found himself painting in a small tin storage outside of town for several years as he honed in on his artistic style. Flowing through the process of conceptualization to creation in the middle of the night while working odd end jobs to fuel his research until it was time to make a move. After establishing a threshold of understanding and the realization of an artists sacrifice, Garcia moved is studio to the heart of downtown in the Old Historic art warehouse district. The move sparked a further envelopment into the art hub of Houston and shortly after the process and evolution of his works began to gather recognition among the city.

Artwork Details

Justin Garcia does a fantastic job of subtly blending the abstract and the figurative in his paintings, and Iridescent Nature I is no exception. The soft hues in the upper register provide a great backdrop for the eye-catching pops of color in the bottom register of the piece. The myriad textures and brushwork-styles will keep your eyes interested no matter how many times you have gazed upon the painting. To bring a traditional touch to this abstract image, try a print on canvas. A print on birchwood would also create an interesting interplay between the natural wood grain and the colors in the piece.

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Carol Lydell from
I really like this art!The artist does a good job of &quot;hiding&quot; faces within the abstract art. I didn't realize that it contained anything but it was quite the surprise when I discovered smiling faces within the picture.

Date published: 2013-01-28

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Denise Davis from
Abstract canvas was true to color and is a great addition to my living room. I would definetely order from Gallerydirect again.One thing I didn't like

Date published: 2013-03-09

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Anonymous from
Great prints for side-by-side use!I liked this print